UK-based business services company Christie Group announced on Tuesday that it is expecting a stronger full-year performance from its continuing operations than previously anticipated.
The London Stock Exchange-listed (LSE) firm pointed to improved trading in the second half of the year, particularly in the last three months. Christie Group’s stock, CTG, rose over 4% on the back of the news.
Christie Group’s 2025 Trading Update Suggests Stronger-Than-Expected Performance in the PFS Business
In a trading update released on December 22, Christie Group said that it was able to maintain encouraging levels of activity across its Professional & Financial Services (PFS) division throughout the second half of the year, especially in Q4 2025 – the ongoing quarter.
During the current financial year, the company’s brokerage arm, Christie & Co, has reportedly advised on the sale or purchase of over 1,000 businesses in the UK, while achieving markedly improved average fee levels compared to 2024. Christie Group also expects its international brokerage operations to deliver strong year-on-year revenue growth.
The group reported strong activity across its valuation brand Christie & Co and Pinders, and finance brokerage arm, Christie Finance, as both are expected to showcase continued growth in revenues this year. Meanwhile, its insurance intermediary business, Christie Insurance, is projected to deliver a record performance, exceeding original expectations.
On Monday, the London-based company announced that it has agreed to dispose of its loss-making software business, Vennersys. However, its stocktaking brand, Veneers, is expected to generate revenues alongside a sustained level of operating profit. This disposal removes a venture that had been heavily weighing on Christie Group’s profits, leaving the company to focus on its remaining operations across agency, valuation, finance, and insurance services.
The group noted that the strong second-half trading performance is expected to result in an improved year-end cash position. Final audited results for 2025 are expected to be released at the end of the fourth quarter, in April 2026.
CTG Stock Jumps 4% Following Positive 2025 Performance Report
Christie Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker CTG. As of December 23, the stock is trading at £134 – up 11.67% from the previous day’s close of £120.
CTG, which has a market capitalization of approximately £34.6 million, is trading in a 52-week range of £70-£170. The stock’s trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio sits around 16.29, indicating moderate valuation relative to Christie Group’s total earnings.
About Christie Group
Christie Group operates 40 offices across the UK and Europe, serving clients in the hospitality, leisure, healthcare, medical, childcare, education, and retail sectors. It operates through two complementary business divisions: Professional & Financial Services (PFS) and Stock and Inventory Systems & Services (SISS).
The PFS arm includes brands such as Christie & Co, Pinders, Christie Finance, and Christie Insurance. These entities offer services like business valuation, consultancy, agency, project management, building monitoring, surveying, business mortgages, and insurance broking. Meanwhile, the SISS division includes Venners and Vennersys, which provide consultancy and compliance services, such as control audits and live event stocktaking, real-time management reporting software, and cloud-based ticketing and admission systems for visitor attractions. They also offer stock audit and counting services in the retail and licensed sectors.
